Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology unveiled the Implementation Guidelines for the Innovative Progression of 'Artificial Intelligence + Information and Communications' (2026-2028), with the objective of fostering the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communications technologies by 2028. As outlined in the guidelines, the operational and service intelligence within the information and communications sector is set to reach globally recognized standards, with networks poised to achieve a preliminary stage of advanced automation and intelligence. The aim is to establish over 30 high-value application scenarios, alongside a suite of exemplary applications and distinctive intelligent agents.

Moreover, the guidelines articulate a vision for 2030, anticipating substantial advancements in the pivotal core technologies essential for the harmonious integration of AI and information and communications networks. This will lead to a significant enhancement in the combined service capabilities of sensing, computation, and intelligence, culminating in the formation of a comprehensive ecosystem for collaborative innovation and industrial growth. This transformation will propel the 'artificial intelligence + information and communications' domain into a novel era distinguished by technological preeminence, thriving industries, robust security, reliability, and inclusive intelligence.